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So I've got a little lack of clarity on exactly what is allowed when substituting (for example) a TSO 145c WAAS GPS for conventional navigation. And specifically how I'd explain and reference it to someone. I think my confusion stems from AC 90-108. AIM 1-2-3 (a) (2) "For example, if equipped...

Fun conversation to follow here. Thanks all. It does seem like carbon fiber would be the way to go. But I am less than clueless on these things. I assume the reason for the magnesium alloy has to do with a weight requirement related to flutter issues. Like I said, I have no idea what all goes...

Genuinely curious about this ruddervator issue. Please forgive my ignorance, but what is the reason it's so difficult to make a replacement for the ruddervator? I would assume a large part of it has to do with the fact that FAA certification of ANYthing is expensive and daunting, but what are...

Nice, that looks like a good solution. I'll have to try that next. Thanks!

Yeah, I earned my PPL in the 90s, so it STILL seems advanced to me. =) But yes, it does seem very strange that it's so difficult to enter multiple approaches at once. That said, in real life, the plane I train in has a single 430W, and I enjoy the challenge while planning to progress to more...

Yeah, sounds like I may be overthinking it. Just adding the new destination and hitting suspend while in the hold. I recently ran into the issue while about 15 seconds out from the hold entry. Poor planning on my part - I had requested to divert just prior to the hold entry, hadn't entered the...

I've seen a couple threads on this general topic but have probably missed plenty. Apologies and feel free to direct me to any that you think answer this. Does anyone know of a good video or instructions covering the best ways to swap over to an alternate on the 430 while busy/have gone missed...

Sounds like the cables were actually below them according to this. "Raising concerns were some videos that appeared to show the choppers passing just beneath some sort of cable. The Titans said it was actually cables used to hold the field goal nets. As viewed from Sky 5, those cables are...

Yeah, it's strange how we can behave differently based on those changes in the environment. I take it as a good reminder that I am not always fully aware of how I am being affected by things going on around me. When I do something strange with a CFI that I'm convinced I never do otherwise I need...

Had one of those days of flying that felt very much like two steps backwards. And of course it happened while taking my BFR. Has anyone else gotten completely thrown off their game by (after a long time just flying on your own) suddenly having an instructor next to you, telling you what they...

I've had many helicopter flights above 12,000 feet, a couple up to 21,000 (as a pax, not PIC) and have seen these used several times. I haven't died yet. Not sure if the pilots are still alive though.

=) Thanks for that. The IR can feel a little overwhelming at times.

To rabbit trail a little, on the issue of FAA exam weirdness: One example would be an ETA calculation question. It's a math question - so (you'd think) there should be one single precise answer (although we all know real world always includes some fudge factor). But still, none of the available...

What's funny about all this is that it all revolves around what I'm coming to realize is a FAA testing system that is just hilariously bad at times. I have lost count of the times I have run across questions/answers that are just plain wrong (this is actually one of the LESS confusing/wrong ones...

luvflyin - so I think you're saying that applies even on an HSI. Fly a BC Approach with the CDI set to the front course and expect reverse sensing. This will likely be fully clarified as soon as I either play around on the sim or next go up with a CFI if I can get a plane with a G5 HSI...

MauleSkinner - to be clear, Sheppard Air's material is correct. My larger questions about proper HSI indications are what I'm working to clarify now. The way Sheppard Air's course is designed is that as you move through the questions in their "Step 1", it blocks you from seeing the incorrect...

Thank you dmspilot. That aligns with how I'm seeing it. G or I would both be a possible HSI display for position 11. That said, no fault of Sheppard Air. I'm still getting used to their approach and am on the "Step 1" process and just realized G may be excluded when viewing the full question...

It's Sheppard Air. But is it possible that BOTH "G" and "I" are, in a sense "correct". Would an HSI that is set incorrectly to the BC display as in "I" as well? The aircraft is flying backwards "up" the BC but with it set to the BC (which would be (?) correct if we WERE flying the BC...on the...

OK, sorry if I'm being incredibly dense...but here's the issue: In "G" the HSI is set to the front course, position 11 is past the MAP and on runway heading, and is indicating that the course is to the left. Seems like it is indicating correctly and in accordance with your description. The FAA...

OK, this keeps hanging me up and I can't play around on my simulator to verify right now...so... This references IFR exam questions regarding position correlating with an HSI on an ILS: When flying an ILS, with the correct course selected (recognizing it has no effect on the needle movement)...